TG5

TG5 is the flagship television news program broadcast on Canale 5, the main commercial channel of Mediaset in Italy. It is produced by Mediaset News and serves as the network’s principal source of daily national and international news. The program covers politics, economy, social issues, sport, culture, and weather, and it is presented by a rotating team of journalists with field correspondents reporting from Italy and abroad.

The program traces its origins to the early 1990s, when Mediaset expanded its news offerings on Canale 5. Over the years, TG5 has established itself as one of Italy’s leading news brands, competing with public and other commercial newscasts. Its format has evolved to include multiple editions throughout the day, with the main evening edition delivering the day’s headlines and in-depth reports, supplemented by shorter segments and updates.

TG5 is distributed on television and is supported by a digital presence, including a dedicated news website, video clips, and clips shared on Mediaset’s online platforms and social media. The online presence provides access to headlines, full reports, and live or on-demand video from the program and its correspondents.

As with other major commercial broadcasters, TG5 operates within a competitive media landscape and has faced scrutiny over editorial balance and independence. Nevertheless, it remains a central source of news for a significant portion of Italian television audiences and contributes to the public discourse on current events.